Annapurna Mountain Bike Tour

An amazing opportunity to ride the single trails of the mighty Annapurna region. Suitable for all fitness and skill levels, if you’re not fit, this Annapurna Mountain Bike tour will get you fit in an amazing setting with amazing people.

This Himalayan Mountain Bike tour is run responsibly to reduce environmental impact and actually contribute to the local communities. 10% of all revenue is provided in the form of microcredit to local small-scale entrepreneurs.

ITINERARY SUMMARY

Day 1: Arrive to KathmanduDay 2: Bike around Shivapuri National ParkDay 3: Travel to PokharaDay 4: Fly to Jomson and bike to KagbeniDay 5: Bike to MuktinathDay 6: Bike to MarphaDay 7: Bike to TatopaniDay 8: Bike to Beni and travel by SUV to PokharaDay 9: Free day in PokharaDay 10: Travel to KathmanduDay 11: InternationalDepartures

PACKING LIST

You are responsible only for personal clothing and gear listed below. We’ll take care of everything else. A gear check will be completed before you depart for the trail. This list does not include additional clothing/items you may want for travel or for your time off the trail. Any luggage not needed on the Himalayan Mountain Bike trail can be left in storage during your expedition.

Packing System: This Himalayan Mountain Bike expedition includes bag transport. You are only responsible for carrying a daypack. We recommend packing your items in a large backpack or a durable duffle bag.

Carried Bag Weight Limit: 22lbs/10kg

Rentals Available:

Sleeping Bag – $42 USD

Must be confirmed no later than 1 week prior to expedition start date

Documents and Logistics

International flights booked and confirmed to Kathmandu

Flight information submitted

Passport valid through end of trip

Photocopy of passport

Four (4) passport-sized photos for arrival visa and trekking permits

US Currency for 15 or 30-day Nepali Tourist Visa (available upon arrival for US citizens)

Medical insurance card

Cash for tipping guides, buying souvenirs, incidental costs, etc.

Expedition Gear

Change of clothes for Kathmandu – to be kept in storage during Annapurna Mountain Bike expedition

Medium/Heavyweight down jacket

Fleece jacket or vest (1)

Rain Jacket

Synthetic long underwear (top and bottom)

Synthetic Biking T-shirt

Wool or synthetic hat

Gloves

Waterproof shoes to be used for biking

Nylon-wool blend socks (2-3)

Sandals/Crocs/Old sneakers (for walking around the lodges/restrooms in the evening)

Day pack

Water bottle

Headlamp

Sunscreen

Sunglasses

Quick-dry towel

Personal toiletries and medicine

Sleeping bag w/ 15-20ºF rating

Toilet paper in ziplock bag

Ditty Bag and extra ziplock baggies for toilet paper waste on the trail

Hand sanitizer

Padded biking shorts

Biking gloves

Knee and elbow pads

Other (optional)

Reading material for the trail

OTC medications (Advil, Imodium, Pepto-bismol etc.)

Hotel reservations for extended time in Nepal (if applicable)

Guidebooks

Camera

Trekking poles

Bandana (for dust and wind)

Energy bars

Yaktrax (especially useful for late fall and early spring trips)

Outlet adapter (available to purchase in Kathmandu)

Zip-lock bags for waterproofing passport and other valuables

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Peak season to travel to the Annapurna region falls between September and November and then again between February and April. The weather on the trail will vary at different altitudes, but in the town of Ghorepani, which is located at 9,393 feet; June is the hottest month of the year with averages as high as 68°F. Winter months like January can get a cold as 25°F.

The monsoon season falls during the summer months of June, July, and August, when rainfall can be as high as 5.5 inches per month. The rest of the year is relatively dry with only 1 inch of rain.

PRIVATE EXPEDITIONS

Private expeditions are available for this itinerary. Pricing for private expeditions based on group size.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Medical/evacuation insurance for all participants confirmed 30 days or more prior to their expedition start date

3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu

3 nights accommodation in Pokhara

All accommodations on trek (double occupancy w/ shared bathroom)

Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the trek

Mountain bike (Giant Anthem, Giant Trance, Giant XTC or ATX Models)*

Trekking permits and entry fees

Farewell dinner

Guide and porter services

Baggage transport (limited to 22lbs/10kg)

All ground transportation in Nepal

Guided bike excursion to Bhudanilkhanta

One-way air transportation to Jomsom

*Client is responsible for all damages to bike due to any non-mechanical reasons

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

Activity Level: Challenging

These expeditions require that you are at the least at an average fitness level. These are great first treks and a perfect fit for people looking for a challenge without daily exhaustion. Typical days range from 3-6 hours of riding.